[Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information

[Jennifer Aberdeen]

Hi Karen,

I use a manual chair and I use my cane just fine. I hold the cane in my right hand and push the left wheel on my chair. Sometimes my chair will go a bit crooked, but I use the cane to stay as straight as I can. I use a long cane, about 56 inches, and it has a roller-tip on it. When I first started, I didn't move to quickly, but eventually, as I learned my route, I got faster. I hope some of these tips help.

Jen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 4:25 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list
Cc: Karen Rose
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information

Oh thank you so much for responding. How do you use a cane with a manual chair? Would you need two hands to push chair plus an extra hand for the cane? How quickly can you travel this way. Slow it�s just not an option for me :-)

> On Feb 20, 2019, at 12:24 PM, Paul Wick via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Karen,
> 
> I use my cane and a manual chair, though personally I find using a cane and a power chair much easier. Any specific questions just let me know, I haven�t tried out any of the more technological angles, because I get the sense they�re not ready for prime time.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Paul
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 9:12 AM, Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. I am new to this list and definitely interested in finding out info from all of you who have been using wheelchairs and walkers. I was born totally blind as of now 67. My knees have given out so I am looking to switch to walker or wheelchair. I work as a psychotherapist in two large office buildings and so need to be able to travel significantly. I am especially interested in guidance systems for chairs and walkers. Has anyone done work with attaching autonomous vehicle technology to walkers or wheelchairs? I cannot seem to find these options on the Internet. Very much looking forward to responses. :-) Karen
>> 
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